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New Rape Crisis Advocacy Project
Rape Crisis Scotland is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative pilot project in conjunction with Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre and Police Scotland.
The Advocacy Project is funded by the Scottish Government and went live on Monday 16th December, offering 24 hour on-call advocacy support to women and men reporting rape in Glasgow.
The advocacy project will ensure that survivors of rape reporting within ‘G division’ are able to access specialised on call support from experienced workers of Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre. Access to early support and information will help survivors of rape, accessing the pilot, to feel more informed about the legal process as well as linking them into on-going support available at both Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre and the Archway sexual assault referral centre.
Louise Raphael of Police Scotland commented that “this project is a step in the right direction ensuring victims are supported right from the very start of reporting to the police.” A sentiment echoed by Isabelle Kerr, Manager of Glasgow Rape Crisis who welcomes this initiative saying “GRCC is really keen to be offering support services to survivors right at the beginning of the criminal justice process.”
New self-care resources from Rape Crisis Scotland
Rape Crisis Scotland has produced a range of new self-care resources for survivors.
Use of character evidence and sensitive information in sexual crime court cases
Rape Crisis Scotland is looking for feedback on the kind of evidence being used in sexual crime cases.
If you have been a victim of a sexual crime and the case went to court we would like to hear from you. You can see our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QKPLHZV.
We are looking at what is currently happening and whether the system can be improved.
Any information you give us is helpful and will help inform our work and the work we do with other agencies which are part of the criminal justice system.
All information is anonymous. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes. If there is anything you don't know or don't feel comfortable answering please just skip it.
Remember if you are looking for support our freephone helpline is open every day 6pm-midnight on 08088 01 03 02 and we have email support on support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Research into experiences of trans/non-binary survivors of sexual violence
Are you a trans or non-binary survivor of sexual violence? Do you work with trans or non-binary survivors? Survivors' Network is conducting research into the experiences of transgender and non-binary survivors of sexual violence.
It is hoped that this research (which is the first of its kind in the UK) will help to improve support services for trans and non-binary survivors. The research will include interviews conducted by phone, Skype or in person with trans and non-binary survivors and the professionals who work with them. All interviews are anonymous and focus on the support received, rather than the violence experienced.
If you would like to participate in any of these interviews or focus groups, please email dropin@survivorsnetwork.org.uk.
You can also complete an online questionnaire at www.tinyurl.com/transsv. It is completely anonymous. Please complete the survey by 31st October 2013. Participants may win a £50 Amazon Voucher.
If you have any questions about the research or would like more information, please email dropin@survivorsnetwork.org.uk or visit http://www.survivorsnetwork.org.uk/47/Research.aspx.
Alternatively, you can email Sally Rymer at sally.rymer@gmail.com.
RCS Annual Report 2013
Rape Crisis Scotland has just published its Annual Report for 2013. This highlights among other developments a significant increase in the number of contacts made with the Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline, and introduces the new national Prevention work initiative.
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